Everyday Bowl

5.0 • 6 Reviews

I adore this brand. I started with “The Mug” and they had me hooked. The Mug is the platonic ideal of a coffee mug. Since then I’ve acquired a variety of bowls and wonderful plate/bowl hybrids (blates??) that are my favorite for weeknights. The glazes are all gorgeous but I’ve landed on a pretty white Eggshell for my dining pieces.

I just added a few East Fork pieces to my dinnerware collection, which already includes some pieces from similar stoneware brands like Jono Pandolfi. The pieces have that perfect mix of rustic and refined. They are restaurant-quality in durability and well crafted. I've run them through my dishwasher (a must), the microwave, and even a short stint in my convection oven for warming— still good as new. I appreciate that both the bottom and interiors of their pots are glazed because I just don't personally love touching unfinished clay. The glazes are beautiful, each piece a little different in a way that feels intentional rather than inconsistent. I went with the Cool Collection across plates and bowls in a variety of sizes and shapes, and they go so well in my kitchen/dining area. I do wish that I had picked up some of their mugs, but I'm starting to have a problem with my ceramics addiction.

I love East Fork’s ceramics, and the company’s backstory and mission. When they drop a new glaze, I’m always so tempted to buy at least a mug to add to my collection. We also have several bitty bowls, everyday bowls, soup bowls, cake plates and side plates. The colors are beautiful and they’re extremely sturdy and well suited for everyday use, microwave and dishwasher safe etc. The seconds offerings are almost always worth a look too.

I am a recent East Fork devotee! I discovered my neighbors' collection of East Fork mugs while pet-sitting for them last year. I was struck by how simple and stoneware-low-key-casual the dishes and mugs are, but yet the quality glazes and color ways elevate any usage of the pottery. Great for everyday, but nice enough to serve guests. I started with a 'Big Mug' for myself, since I love to have extra AM beverage room. Here I have a photo of both the 'Breakfast Bowl' in Yuzu (the bright yellow); and the 'Everyday Bowl' in Heron grey-blue and Gumdrop dark purple glaze---stacked among the 'Coupe' large shallow bowl forms (in Blue Ridge and Prune). The 'Everyday Bowl' and 'Coupe' are super versatile for soups, salads, pasta, full dinner plate--- in the case of the 'Coupe'---but with a lip to hold it all in neatly. The 'Breakfast Bowl' is great for just that-- but I also got a few to share with my cat, since it's better for him to eat out of a ceramic bowl due to allergies. (Yes, he's a spoiled cat! I included his photo for interest) ..... I enjoy supporting a USA small business, especially after the 2024 hurricane that happened in Asheville NC, where East Fork is located---they booted right up again, and are helping their neighbors regroup as well. Shipping was fast and the packaging well-done for fragile items. The only drawbacks are the cost--not exactly inexpensive pottery---and the somewhat limited amount of new colors, and the lack of Big Mugs in their core colors--- but I guess all that is a marketing tactic. Luckily, I don't mind mixing-matching in my dishes, and these are niche fill-ins for me at this point---for items I haven't seen elsewhere. They sell good full sets and serving pieces. I'm sure if I wanted to replace all my dishes or add more sets, I could do that. In my wildest dreams, I might get a few of their recycled glasses!

I am slowly replacing my cheap dishware with East Fork. I live alone so I started out buying a small set of plates during their seconds sale (they donate to AMAZING causes and encourage customers to do so on their own too). Every now and then, I’ll buy a new color of their mugs to add to my collection (also a lovely gift). Everything is so study and has a nice weight to it. Their colors are carefully chosen each season and the fun part is mixing and matching. I will have these for life! It really is the opposite of mass produced cheap trendy dishware. It’s a conscious decision to love something high quality for a long time.

I LOVE this company! They are the sweetest customer service, they make amazing products, and they support the community around them. I am slowly building my collection, the seasonal glazes are always so beautiful. Thus far my pieces have all been sturdy and withstood daily use. Beautiful heirloom quality stuff!